According to a report made by Vanguard on Wednesday, January 22, 2024, the wife of former Deputy Senate President, Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria.
This follows her release from prison in the United Kingdom after being jailed for organ harvesting.
GNtv Reporters recalls that the former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu, his wife (Beatrice Ekweremadu) and Dr Obinna Obeta were jailed in the UK on May 5, 2023.
Ike Ekweremadu got a 10-year prison sentence, while his wife was sentenced for 6 years.
Reacting to her release, a past National Publicity of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Alex Ogbonnia, issued a statement to celebrate it.
“I want to thank God for His grace upon Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife.
“It’s jubilation galore across Enugu State because they used their opportunities to touch lives, showcasing the quality they possess.
“The husband, in particular, represented the people of Enugu West immeasurably and impacted Enugu State as a whole.
“We pray that in no distant time, he will return to Nigeria to continue his good work”, he said.